Thursday 12 March 2015 14:51, UK
AFC Wimbledon defender Andy Frampton has announced his retirement due to injury.
The 35-year-old, who also played for Crystal Palace, Brentford, Millwall and Gillingham, was struggling to return to fitness after an ankle operation in January. He told the Dons' website: "I am gutted, but it is a decision I have made with my family and I believe it is the right time. "To come back for this season and go on for next season became a hard ask. Not so long ago I did a session on my own as part of my rehabilitation, it was not a particularly heavy session, but for three days afterwards I had a bad reaction." Frampton made 39 appearances for the Dons, the last coming back in November. Manager Neal Ardley added: "It has been a difficult time for Andy. He suffered an ankle injury at the start of the season that has been tough for him to come back from. We have watched the pain Andy has gone through to try and come back, but unfortunately he broke down again and decided it was the best decision to retire. "Last season he was close to being our player of the year. We put him in as captain for the JPT game at Milton Keynes and at least that provided a real highlight for Andy during a tough season. He was a great leader for us and is a great man."
